Let me start by saying this valance is STUNNING. The blush pink color is even more vibrant in person, and the fabric feels thick and luxurious – way more expensive than its price tag suggests.

The blackout feature works like a charm. I hung it in my bedroom where morning sunlight used to blast through, and now I can actually sleep past sunrise. It blocks about 90% of light (not quite the advertised 100%, but close enough). Bonus: it really does reduce outside noise noticeably.

Installation was a breeze with the rod pocket design. The 36x16 inch size was perfect for my standard window, though measure carefully as some reviewers needed two panels for wider windows.

Now for the not-so-perfect part: color consistency between batches seems to be an issue. While mine was perfect, other buyers reported receiving slightly different shades when ordering additional panels. My advice? Order all you need at once from the same batch.

After three washes (cold water, tumble dry), the color hasn't faded one bit and there's no wrinkling – just a quick steam and it looks brand new. This valance has completely transformed my bedroom's look from blah to boutique hotel vibes!